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In 1926, Black History Month was originally “Negro History Week” on the second week of February. The United States continues to celebrate “Negro History Week”, but now for an entire month that has been renamed “Black History Month”. In this video, Eli Meza speaks on Black History Month, it’s importance and how it could improve.

After feeling silenced and ostracized by the Sacramento Women’s March, a group of local activists banded together to create the Women of Color Contingent, an event where people could march in an inclusive and positive environment. The Women of Color Contingent convened at the Met high school and held performances before marching to the capitol.

On Sunday, January 13th, members of the Oak Park community came together to paint fences, make pathways and plant fruit trees at what is called Art Garden. If you would like more information on upcoming community gatherings at Art Garden, view the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/124122945099230/

NorCal Resist recently sent 15 people to help at the southern border. An event was hosted at the First United Methodist Church where community members could ask questions and discuss issues such as intersectionality and youth involvement, and how they impact asylum law.

On Wednesday, October 10th, UC Davis Health in coordination with Advocate Sacramento and Asian Pacific Community Counseling hosted a World Mental Health Day conference. This event was held to help Asian Americans understand mental illness and it’s impact on culture and family.

Accesslocal.tv attended a forum at the Sierra 2 Center concerning the local sales tax- Measure U. Mike Mckeever and Craig Powell both gave their views and how this plan could benefit or worsen the Sacramento region.